lẻ loi
adjective
Hanoi [lɛ˧˩ lɔj˧˧]Huế [lɛ˧˨ lɔj˧˧]Saigon [lɛ˨˩˦ lɔj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lẻ loi means solitary; lonely; lonesome.
Meanings of lẻ loi in English
Adjective
- solitary; lonely; lonesome
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lẻ loi could be written as 𥛭雷. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
-oi reduplication (A tone) of lẻ.
Frequently asked questions
What does lẻ loi mean in English?
lẻ loi (adjective) means "solitary; lonely; lonesome".
How do you pronounce lẻ loi?
IPA: Hanoi [lɛ˧˩ lɔj˧˧]; Saigon [lɛ˨˩˦ lɔj˧˧]. Tones: lẻ — dipping tone (hỏi), loi — level tone (ngang).